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New tonight: Canada’s Got Talent, The Grey Lane

Canada’s Got Talent, Citytv – “Semifinal Week Three – Performance Show”
In the third week of semifinals, seven acts take the stage in hopes of securing enough votes to propel them into the final round. This week’s performers include: singer Caitlin Bell; bikers Craz E Crew Stunt Team; opera singer Emilio Fina; contortionist Nathan Knowles; singing group OneBlood; dancer Shale Wagman; and dance group The Brat Pack.

The Grey Lane, CBC’s Documentary Channel
Canada and other Western nations are grappling with the emotionally charged question of what to do about older people behind the wheel. While many seniors are superbly safe drivers, statistics show those 75 and older cause more crashes than teenagers per kilometer driven. Now, as Baby Boomers start hitting 65, Canada faces a “Boomsday” scenario. And the need for better rules, regulations and alternative means of transportation is nothing less than urgent. lJoin host, seasoned stand-up comic John Wing, as he hits the road, traveling to various locations in Canada and the United States to find out how the aging process affects driving skills, how older drivers are being tested, and what alternatives exist to help seniors get around once they voluntarily – or are forced to – give up their keys. The Grey Lane examines one of the most challenging issues of our time – seniors driving.

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Canada Sings premieres May 15 on Global

From a media release:

Canada Sizzles…Canada Sparkles… Canada Sings Returns to Global on Tuesday, May 15th – 10pm ET/PT

Global’s original series Canada Sings will make its much anticipated return this May with a slicker look, a sassy judge and 12 new teams prepared to put their hearts and souls into one dramatic performance to win $25,000 for their charity of choice.

Canada Sings season two premieres Tuesday, May 15th – 10pm ET/PT on Global. The 6 x 60 minute homegrown series showcases the blood, sweat and tears that ensue when ordinary workmates train to be glee club performers.

Rob Van Winkle (a.k.a. Vanilla Ice, @vanillaice) and Jann Arden (@jannarden) return to the Canada Sings judging panel this season and joining them is creative director and choreographer to the stars, Laurieann Gibson (@iamboomkack). A seasoned industry professional, Laurieann has directed and choreographed music videos for top artists including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Keri Hilson and Lady Gaga to name a few. ET Canada’s Hollywood Correspondent Matte Babel (@thisisbabel) returns as host.

Canada Sings season two team pairings are as follows:

Episode 1 (May 15) – Ontario Provincial Police “OPP Project Glee” vs. West Jet “Cabin Pressure”

Episode 2 (May 22) – Royal Canadian Air Force “Super Sonic” vs. Peel Children’s Aid “Positively Peel”

Episode 3 (May 29) – Ontario Science Centre “OSCillations” vs. CAA “The Associates”

Episode 4 (June 5) – Dumas Mines “Dumas Rocks” vs. Elmwood Spa “InSPAration”

Episode 5 (June 12) – RBC “The Bank Notes” vs. Stampede Casino “Deal With It”

Episode 6 (June 19) – GO Transit “GO Glee” vs. Purdy’s Chocolates “Sweet Day”

Canada Sings is a one-hour original series that challenges Canadians to form glee clubs with their co-workers and compete in a head-to-head battle against another workplace glee team for their charity of choice. Canada Sings is created and produced by Insight Productions in association with Shaw Media

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New tonight: The Borgias, Canada’s Got Talent

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The Borgias, Bravo – Season 2 premiere “The Borgia Bull”
Inspired by the discovery of a caché of long-lost ancient Roman artifacts, Pope Alexander VI throws a grandiose pagan-themed feast for the people of Rome. Meanwhile, Lucrezia (Holliday Grainger) tends to her new baby while her brothers Cesare (François Arnaud) and Juan (David Oakes) find their mutual animosity spilling over into outright conflict, culminating in a heart-stopping bareback horse race. Alexander’s mistress, Giulia Farnese (Lotte Verbeek), learns that the Pope has taken a new lover and turns to Vanozza (Joanne Whalley) for advice…who counsels that there is room for three. Elsewhere, Della Rovere (Colm Feore) returns to the simple life of a pastoral priest and narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Cesare. Following their television premieres, episodes will be made available online at borgias.bravo.ca.

Canada’s Got Talent, Citytv – “Semifinal Round Two – Performance Show”
In the second week of semifinals, a new group of contestants take the stage to convince Canada they are the nation’s most talented act. This week’s performers include: rock band Angry Candy; dance group Daddy Cool; circus performers Fantasy Circus; actor Roger Leblanc; beatboxer Scott Jackson; vocalist Vithou Thurber-Promtep and pianist Yuval Fichman.

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New tonight: W5

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W5, CtV – “Pull the Plug” and “Confessions of a Newshound”
W5 asks “who decides when you die?” with a look at two cases at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital where the families and doctors have different opinions on how much should be done to prolong a patient’s life. Then, W5 sits down for an in-depth conversation with CTV’s Craig Oliver. Known for his enthusiastic and incisive political commentaries packed with good humour, Oliver had to overcome a tumultuous upbringing before making his way into broadcasting.

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